The Sizzle Podcast

#016 Greg Wootton [Muay Thai, Masculinity & Mental Health]


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In episode 016 I talk with Greg Wootton, a 2x world champion Muay Thai fighter, personal trainer and coach. We cover topics including:



- The transition from world champion to "more than just a world champion"

- The wonders and dangers of driving to be the best

- Using physical training to develop wellbeing

- Combat sports as a way to explore identity

- Meditation as a way to develop awareness

- The ripple effect of training someone [on society]

- Humility and being beaten

- Masculinity and homophobia in school

- Weight cutting

- Unhelpful habits created through driving to be the best fighter possible

- Warrior mindset Vs Compassionate mindset

- Adapting from a drive and threat mindset.

- Soothing as a fighter

- The elements of fight preparation: Physical, Technical, Strategic (and psychological)

- The importance of a growth mindset



Contact details:



If you'd like to find Greg he is on Insta (greg_wootton)



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